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A Righteous Rebuke
Commentators highlight the irony that Abimelech, a pagan king, delivers a powerful and just rebuke to Abraham. Operating by what John Gill calls the "light of nature," Abimelech recognizes adultery as a "great sin" that could bring disaster upon his entire kingdom. John Calvin notes this king shrinks in horror from a sin that some believers might treat lightly.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 20:1–18
18th Century
Theologian
2. אבימלך 'ǎbı̂ymelek — Abimelech, “father of the king.”
7. נביא nābı̂y' “prophet,” one who speaks by Go…
John Calvin
On Genesis 20:9
16th Century
Theologian
Then Abimelech called Abraham. There are those who suppose that the king of Gerar did not make a complaint against Abraham, but rather dec…
John Gill
On Genesis 20:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then Abimelech called Abraham. Who might be in the king's palace, being taken into it, caressed by the king for the sake …
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 20:9–13
17th Century
Minister
See here much to blame, even in the father of the faithful. Mark his distrust of God, his excessive concern for his life, and his intent to deceive…